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October 24, 2025
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China becomes fourth-largest importer of Ethiopian coffee
ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- China has become the fourth-largest importer of Ethiopian coffee, up from seventh position two years ago, said Shafi Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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China has escalated its position to become the fourth-largest importer of Ethiopian coffee, a significant jump from its seventh-place ranking just two years prior. This ascent was driven by a substantial increase in exports during the first quarter of Ethiopia's current fiscal year.
- Over the first three months of the current fiscal year (beginning July 8), Ethiopia exported approximately 9,470 tonnes of coffee to China, generating 65.49 million U.S. dollars in revenue.
- The revenue from coffee exports to China during this period saw nearly a seven-fold increase compared to the same period last year, according to Deputy Director General Shafi Umer of the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority.
- This surge is attributed to shipments of organic coffee and improved delivery services, catering to the growing demand among Chinese consumers for high-quality coffee.
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